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5 Jan 2026

Here's THE MOST incredible stat from Warren Buffett’s tenure as CEO of Berkshire: 98% of his current net worth of $151 billion was generated AFTER he turned 65.

"My life has been a product of compound interest." - Warren Buffett Source: Peter Mallouk @PeterMallouk

5 Jan 2026

Venezuela sovereign bond CUSIPs below

Source: Bloomberg (These are NOT investment recommendations)

5 Jan 2026

Foreigners net bought more than $700 Billion worth of U.S. Stocks over the last 12 months, the largest inflow this century 🚨👀📈

Source: Barchart

5 Jan 2026

More than 50% of consumers expect higher stock prices over the next 12 months, one of the highest readings in history 🚨📈🤯

Source: Barchart

5 Jan 2026

Conflicts watchlist 2026

Source: Epic Maps 🗺️ @theepicmap

5 Jan 2026

Chinese Households now have available cash totaling 160 TRILLION Yuan, the equivalent of more than $22 Trillion USD 🚨📈🤑🥳

Source: Barchart, Financial Times

5 Jan 2026

Ayatollah Khamenei plans to flee to Moscow if Iran unrest intensifies

The report says the plan is limited to a tight inner circle with assets already positioned abroad and is modeled in part on Bashar al-Assad’s escape to Russia. It reflects growing concern over Khamenei’s health, his isolation during recent protests, and fears that economic strain and public anger could fracture loyalty inside the security apparatus. Source: Open Source Intel @Osint613

5 Jan 2026

US oil stocks react to Venezuela:

1. Chevron, $CVX: +11% 2. Valero, $VLO: +11% 3. ConocoPhillips, $COP: +10% 4. Marathon, $MPC: +10% 5. Exxon Mobil, $XOM: +7% 6. Phillips 66, $PSX: +6% 7. Occidental Petroleum, $OXY: +4% 8. EOG Resources, $EOG: +4% 9. Devon Energy, $DVN: +4% 10. Kinder Morgan, $KMI: +3% These stocks have now added +$100 BILLION in market cap on the news President Maduro being captured by the US. US big oil has won again. Source: The Kobeissi Letter

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